HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - 20-32 - 08/17/2020 - Text Amendments - Fence Variances CITY OF MCHENRY
MCHENRY COUNTY
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Ordinance 20-32
An Ordinance Adopting Text Amendments to the City of McHenry Municipal Code
Passed by the
Mayor and City Council
Of the
City of McHenry
McHenry County
State of Illinois
August 17, 2020
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois this 18th day of August, 2020.
ORDINANCE NO 20-32
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF MCHENRY MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, is a home rule municipality as
contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the
passage of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City's home rule powers and functions
as granted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of McHenry approved Ordinance 20-20 on May 4,
2020 to allow staff to process minor residential variances administratively; and
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry desires to amend its Municipal Code to allow residential
fence variations to be processed administratively.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY,
MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Section 10-13-1(C) and Section 10-13-1(D) of the City of McHenry
Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced with the following language:
"C. Relief From Restrictions: Applications for Residential Fence Permits that require relief from
restricts may be reviewed and approved administratively. The Zoning Administrator will review
and approve administrative variations for residential fence permits that meet the following
standards:
1. A complete application has been filed with the Zoning Administrator.
2. A notice has been delivered via certified mail, return receipt requested, to
adjacent property owners that are abutting or across a public right-of-way.
3. No written objections have been received. If any noticed property owner files a
written objection to the administrative variation within fifteen (15) calendar days
of receipt of such notice or if the Zoning Administrator believes approval of the
request would create an adverse condition, the administrative variation shall be
denied.
a. If denied, the property owner may appeal the decision to be considered
by the City Council. Other procedures and requirements shall be as
provided for in Section 10-13-1(C)1 and 10-13-1(C)2."
SECTION 2: All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the terms and provisions
hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the
authority of the corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
Passed this 17th day of August, 2020.
Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
Alderman Devine X
Alderman Glab X
Alderman Harding X
Alderman Mihevc X
Alderwoman Miller A
Alderman Santi X
Alderman Schaefer )(
Way Jett, ay Monte Johnso , Deputy City Clerk